@article{10203, keywords = {Adult, Biopsy, Capsules, Clinical Trials as Topic, Humans, Isoniazid, Leprostatic Agents, leprosy, Male, Serotonin, Time Factors}, author = {Antia N H and Ambrose E J and Upleker M W and Mahadevan P R and Mester L}, title = {Effect of deoxyfructoserotonin (DFS) on lepromatous leprosy.}, abstract = {
To examine the anti-leprosy effect of deoxyfructoserotonin the drug was given in a dose of 10 mg/kg for 6 months to 6 patients with active lepromatous leprosy, in accordance with the WHO-THELEP protocol. Clinical and histological assessment and mouse foot-pad studies suggest that the drug has some anti-leprosy effect.
}, year = {1988}, journal = {Lancet (London, England)}, volume = {1}, pages = {619-22}, month = {1988 Mar 19}, issn = {0140-6736}, doi = {10.1016/s0140-6736(88)91417-1}, language = {eng}, }